East Sussex · London and the South East
Cooper's Corner Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in Cooper's Corner. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
How we price roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Roof leak investigation in Cooper's Corner
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from every safe viewpoint. If you’re worried about leaks that appear only in driving rain and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rooflights and dormers, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space alike.
For a small place like Cooper's Corner, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Cooper's Corner (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Cooper's Corner
Other services in Cooper's Corner
Wind, rain and roofs in Cooper's Corner
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.7 miles south-west lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Cooper's Corner has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Homes near green spaces such as Collingwood Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Cooper's Corner is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings from Cooper's Corner are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Hurst Green (1 mile south), Burgh Hill (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (12 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Cooper's Corner
In Cooper's Corner, that means homes and buildings near Collingwood Nature Reserve and The Old Bull Inn, among other places. The closest station to Cooper's Corner is Etchingham station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cooper's Corner
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Cooper's Corner questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cooper's Corner?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Cooper's Corner in the area you cover?
Yes, Cooper's Corner is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Cooper's Corner frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.